Healthy Aloo Paratha – Indian Potato And Green Peas Stuffed Flat Bread

Indian food and its health value

Indian food is highly appreciated for the nutritional value and spice pallet. The spices used in India have been followed by many nations however the method and measurement creates a biggest magic. 

“Everyone eats and drinks; yet only few appreciate the taste of food.” - Confucius

India with its unique spice sense let its wings of taste treating with a burst of differences across the mouth. 

Aloo Paratha – an Overview

Let us start cooking

• In a Tri Ply Tasra, add 2 cups of whole wheat flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tsp of butter and mix it in dry. 

• Keep Tri Ply kadai in low flame, add a 2 tsp. of oil once oil is heated, and add jeera seeds, onion. After frying onion for 2 minutes add 3/4 tsp. garam masala, 1/2 tsp. red chilli powder, 3/4 tsp. coriander powder, 1/2 tsp. chaat masala, 3/4 tsp. ginger garlic paste, 1/2 tsp. salt, 4 tsp. of finely chopped coriander, curry leaves. 1 tsp. lemon juice (Optional), Mashed potato, mashed green peas 1 tsp. unsalted butter and mix all ingredients well. Check and update spice and salt accordingly. And bring it to room temperature.
• Make the ball from the dough kneaded and divide it in 8 equal portions. 
• Take ball make it a cup shape and fill this cup with potato stuffing, fold the cup and seal it gently using fingers.
• Make sure to seal the cup properly in all sides and make it a ball shaped again. 
• Dust the roll pin with some flour, now roll the sealed ball in a fine round shape (Around 6 – 7 inches). Not too thick or too thin.
• Make sure the rolled piece is stuffed properly and no excessive potato is getting escaped from the paratha. 
• Next, heat up the tri ply tawa and grease it with oil. Once the tawa is heated add the rolled Aloo Paratha and reduce the flame.
• Leave it for few minutes until the paratha leave bubbles, and flip it to other side. Now drop some butter and grease it in both the sides.
• And gently pat the paratha with spatula on both the sides.  Once the paratha gets a golden brown spots. Take out from the Tri ply Tawa and place it in a plate.

Best way to eat it

Always serve hot hot Aloo Paratha with a spoon of unsalted butter on top along with the raitha /green chilli / mango pickle / lemon pickle / cauliflower gravy / paneer gravy of your choice.

Why Aloo Paratha for you?

• Aloo paratha is a wonderful meal that fits for any meal of the day. Suitable for all age group.
• We used whole wheat so even people who are in diet can try it.
• Using only vegetables like potato, green peas doesn’t add much calories to your diet.
• Along with raitha, paratha tastes better and adds probiotic values too.
• Spices and butter in aloo paratha can be adjusted according to your choice, hence it is safe and fit for all.

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